Monday, 24 February 2014

Fake Mail offering job at Tata Steel UK

I will provide a summary of the incident before letting you read through the details:
1. I receive email from a sender claiming to be HR Executive Director of Tata Steel Group UK
2. I doubt the sender as the email his email address ends with 'englandmail.com'. Strangely this is also via oakland.edu
3. I decide to play and send my CV. What harm could they bring with that? 
4. I receive a quick response. I am among 32 selected and 28 would join and blah blah blah... There is also an attachment in the mail. It's nice impressive fake document from Tata. 
5. I 'Google' and find the original Tata UK people and send them a note on their website to confirm with them
6. I also, check the registration number of the company provided in the email. Clearly that registration number was found not belonging to Tata Steel. 
7. I receive email from the original Tata's stating that the email I received is fraudulent.
8. Somebody falling in trap will end up loosing £399 as this is demanded as a security deposit for the fully paid face-to-face interview at UK. 

You already know the story, however, the details are given below: 

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Mail Received
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Tata Steel Group UK tatasteel_recruitment@englandmail.com via oakland.edu 

18 Feb (7 days ago)
to bcc: me
TATA STEEL UK LIMITED
Registered in England No. 489735
Registered office: 30 MILLBANK, LONDON, SW1P 4WY,UK 
United Kingdom
T: (+44) 8712343702

Date: 18th-February-2014

Warm Greeting   

Note Tata steel group is currently looking to recruit passionate people determined to make Tata Steel Europe a huge success, your CV/Resume has been selected from monsterindia.com for an employment interview at Tata Steel United Kingdom (UK).

Tata Steel is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations in 26 countries and commercial offices in over 35 countries. In Europe we are the second largest steel producer. A number of Tata Steel locations in India and UK are currently offering senior manager post.

Steel is a material that shapes lives across the world. From constructing new schools, hospitals and bridges, to building new cars, boats and planes. From the tallest skyscraper to drinks’ cans and paperclips, it’s a multi-billion dollar industry.

The Tata Group was founded on the principle that its activities should always benefit society of India. Today Tata Steel is guided by the same long-term vision. We operate in a way that is safe for our people and respectful to the environment. We behave responsibly and with care towards the communities surrounding and impacted by our operations.

PLEASE CLICK REPLY AND SEND YOUR CV/RESUME AS STATED ON MONSTER INDIA FOR HRD VERIFICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE, AFTER VERIFICATION HRD WILL CONTACT YOU DIRECT WITH OFFICIAL EMAIL ID FOR CONFIRMATION.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We would appreciate your response to this matter as soon as possible.

Awaiting your reply.

Regard
Albert Derrick
HR Executive Director Tata Steel Group (UK)
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©2014 Tata Group - All Rights Reserved



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CV Sent
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Response from the fakers
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Tata Steel Group via oakland.edu 

20 Feb (5 days ago)
to bcc: me
Tata Steel Group
Registered in England No. 489735
Registered office: 30 MILLBANK, 
LONDON, SW1P 4WY,UK 
T: +44 871234 3702

Date: 20th/ February/2014

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in working with our leading and talented team of employees.

Kindly check the attached file, read carefully and response as soon as possible.

Awaiting your reply.

Regard
Mr. Albert Derrick
HR Executive Director Tata Steel Group (UK)
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@2014 Tata Group - All Rights Reserved


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3 comments:

  1. Dear Mr.Linson,
    I also got one from the same E-mail & with same content... :)
    Even the HR Executive name also the same :P
    Thanks for your kind Information & I appreciate it.

    Rgds... Subin Kunnath.

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    1. Good to hear one of the 38 selected candidates :-) or maybe we are one among the 3800 selected. Hope you did not send them money.

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  2. Dear Mr.Linson,
    I also got one from the same E-mail & with same content... :)
    Even the HR Executive name also the same :P
    Thanks for your kind Information & I appreciate it.

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